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Veysey Family History

Veysey Surname Meaning

see Vasey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Veysey family from?

You can see how Veysey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veysey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Veysey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 141 Veysey families living in Devon. This was about 44% of all the recorded Veysey's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Veysey families in 1891.
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What did your Veysey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Veysey. 25% of Veysey men worked as a Builders Labourer and 79% of Veysey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Veysey were Postman and Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    25%
  • Farm Labourer
    19%
  • Dairy Farmer
    19%
  • Postman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

What Veysey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Veysey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veysey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 617 immigration records available for the last name Veysey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 273 military records available for the last name Veysey. For the veterans among your Veysey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veysey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Veysey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Veysey in 1963 was 74, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veysey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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